New Year Refresh: How to Make a DIY Linen Spray

Ready to shake off the January blues and get ready for the year ahead? We’ve got the perfect recipe to get your spring cleaning checklist started early. This DIY linen spray is a must-have for every home, which is great for refreshing laundry between washes and lifting the mood of your interior.

Keep reading to find out how to make your own!

What Is a DIY Linen Spray?

Scented linen sprays have quickly become one of the most popular cleaning products on the shelf—and for good reason. As well as being a great way to liven up the scent of your home, they’re also a great way to mask odors on furniture or refresh garments before laundry day. If you’ve got pets or find your clothes have a musty scent after drying indoors, a linen spray can function as the perfect pick-me-up.

While shop-bought scent sprays work perfectly well, making your own at home is a lot more cost-effective. Plus, you can control exactly what goes into them and avoid filling your space with nasty chemicals you’re unsure about.

Let’s find out how to make a DIY linen spray for your home!

How to Make a DIY Linen Spray

What You’ll Need:

• Dark-colored spray bottle, which protects oils from spoiling in sunlight

• 1 cup of vodka or witch hazel, because alcohol emulsifies and preserves the solution

• 1 cup of distilled water

• Essential oils of choice (30-50 drops)

If you’d prefer not to use alcohol in your recipe, you can make an alcohol-free version with a simple mix of essential oils and water. This won’t last as long, so it’s wise to make a smaller amount that can be used up over a shorter period of time.

Choosing the Right Essential Oils:

An essential oil is a concentrated liquid containing chemical components from plants. Thanks to their natural origins, they’re often used as part of aromatherapy treatments to deliver a variety of health and wellness benefits. When it comes to creating your very own DIY linen spray, it’s important to consider the scent you’d like to fill your home with.

Some of the most common scents for a fresh home include:

• Lavender – known to have calming, sleep-inducing effects

• Citrus – great for a zingy, lemony-fresh scent

• Tea Tree – a powerful antibacterial ingredient

• Peppermint – perfect for winter and entering spring

Some essential oils work well together in a mixture, especially if you’re hoping to craft a distinctive scent that defines your unique home. They’re great for creating a season-specific vibe for your interior. And, fall scents are our ultimate favorite.

Here are some great combos to try for your DIY linen spray:

• Chamomile and Grapefruit

• Bergamot and Cypress

• Ginger and Lemon

• Lavender and Peppermint

• Cedarwood and Orange

• Rosemary and Lemon

How to Make a DIY Linen Spray:

Once you’ve decided on the right essential oils for your spray, the rest is simple!

1. Take your spray bottle and fill with 1 cup of distilled water.

2. Add between 30-50 drops of essential oil, depending on the desired scent strength.

3. Add your chosen alcohol (if using), being careful to avoid spillages.

4. Screw on the spray cap and give the mixture a good shake to combine.

If laundering and linen sprays still won’t budge the lingering odors in your home, why not consider a trip to your local laundromat in Denver, Thornton, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Broomfield or Westminster? Search Google for a ‘laundromat open near me’, or head on down to WaveMAX for an experience you won’t forget.

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